Pieter Dirk Uys is back in town - shout it from the rooftops! The political satire is as sharp and as relevant as ever! We went to his first of three shows in PE last night at the Boardwalk Vodacom Amphitheatre, and thoroughly enjoyed the man's sharp wit. Throughout the skits of the various characters played, there was still a very pronounced sense of humanity, though. This came through very clearly in the skit of the Muslim Auntie from the Cape Flats whose granny had been dispossessed of her … [Read more...] about Pieter Dirk Uys’ “Adapt or Fly” Show
Reviews
Water Being
A Short film about freediving and total immersion swimming. Shot by locals off the coast of Port Elizabeth, South Africa and featuring; Sian O'Keefe (38) who swims up to 4 kilometers per session in open water and says; "I love gliding through water, water is your friend ..." See seals, dolphins, a bait ball and a rare sunfish sighting during Sian's swim. Darryl Hiscock (38) who is a free diver diving to 30 metres below the surface and says; "I am entering another world and for those … [Read more...] about Water Being
Did You Notice Anything Missing?
One of my favourite plugins on MyPE has been retired. After an alarming increase in out of memory incidents these past two weeks, the code miscreant finally showed his face by placing a WWE cross face stranglehold on the MyPE server memory. Of course, this had to happen at 1:00 am in the morning. BUT, I slept on, as my tireless server provider immediately went into battle to isolate the miscreant and sort the problem out. This morning I fired up the old Gmail account to see 5 notifications … [Read more...] about Did You Notice Anything Missing?
That Old Number Three Again
Everything happens in threes, but only if you are counting! I had just finished putting up an article about Dan Platansky's Summer Tour on MyPE yesterday, when Toni rang to tell me about tonights appearance by Brian Finch at Toni’s place this evening - I am Guilty of Recalling Finch and Henson. And then (Dagless you can go away tasting a little bit of puke in your mouth now!) when the Longhair and our Apprentice were tossing around venue choices for supper the apprentice insisted on going … [Read more...] about That Old Number Three Again
It is Hell in Africa But Someone Has to do it for You
This morning the Longhair, the Apprentice Longhair and I toddled along to the East Cape Philharmonic Concert in the Park in Victoria Park. The Longhair and I eventually worked out that the last time we had been in Victoria Park was when she was studying photography. Aaah now that was in the time when I could comfortably pose as Auguste Rodin's Thinker and make the original model jealous! What a thoroughly pleasant morning we spent in Victoria Park though - excellent music, great weather, … [Read more...] about It is Hell in Africa But Someone Has to do it for You
You Gotta Go
There now boys and girls I will keep this little missive short and sweet - suffering a little bit from the dreaded stomach flu. Last night the Longhair, our Apprentice Longhair and I popped on down to the Savoy Theatre to watch the Gilbert and Sullivan presentation of Crazy in Love. The G&S crew cover a whole range of love songs in three 'acts'. I just wish that I had the strength to expound upon their talent at great length ...... Suffice to say that your money will be well spent by … [Read more...] about You Gotta Go
The Night That Aaron Broke my Virginity
There I was sitting having a good chuckle at The Boardwalk Amphitheatre when that bloody bastard, Aaron McIlroy, picked on me saying; "You look like you are to Golf what Pavorotti was to .... to ....... to ......... gymnastics!" I'll have you know Mr 'Not so Ruff and Tuff from the Bluff' that Golf is for people who don't know how to SAIL! And there you have it Aaron pooped my cherry twice: I broke my virginity by attending a live McIlroy show and He is the first comedian to ever … [Read more...] about The Night That Aaron Broke my Virginity
Pescadiya Review
www.MyPE.co.za: The Longhair and I married young, very young. So young in fact that I think we broke the law. 28 December this year was the year of our 3rd seven year itch or more conventionally, the momentous occasion of our 21st wedding anniversary. Coming hot on the heels of Christmas and always during the time of 'Slaapstad se Mense se Kuier Tyd', the Longhair and I are ready for a bit of quiet time on our anniversary so we normally slip off to the scene of the initial crime - the Algoa … [Read more...] about Pescadiya Review
